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	Second NZ city mulls bikie insignia ban

tabsey

9-2-2009 5:12 AM

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tabsey says:

Finally govts are facing reality and accepting that they can tackle the bike gang/criminal problem. There has been a banning of gangs in Australia, not sure if it is effective but it has given the press something to get excited over.

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